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Eight Belles (February 23, 2005 – May 3, 2008) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who came second in the 2008 Kentucky Derby to the winner Big Brown. [1] Her collapse just after the race resulted in immediate euthanasia .
The Eight Belles Stakes is a Grade II American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old filly sprinters run at a distance of 7 furlongs at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky each year on Kentucky Oaks Day.
Eight Belles, the second-place finisher and the first filly to run the Derby in nine years, was euthanized following the end of the race after fracturing both front ankles while galloping out. It is believed to be the first fatality in Kentucky Derby history.
Eight Belles: first filly to win the Martha Washington Stakes, by a record 13½ lengths El Condor Pasa : Winner of Grade I races in Japan and France; first Japanese trained horse to finish 2nd in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Eight Belles came second in the race, but shortly after crossing the line broke both front legs, and was humanely euthanized on the track. [7] After Eight Belles' breakdown, Jones was accused of drugging the filly or running an unsound horse and received hate mail from people who felt that he was to blame for the tragedy.
Eight Belles, Kodiak Kowboy, Proud Spell, Friesan Fire, Havre de Grace, Summer Soiree Gabriel Saez (born February 1, 1988, in Port Darien , Panama ) is a Panamanian horse racing jockey . He began his riding career in his native country in 2004, becoming the leading apprentice jockey in 2005.
Eight Belles Stakes: Spring Alysheba Stakes: Spring American Turf Stakes: Spring Fleur de Lis Handicap: Summer Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes: Spring Pat Day Mile Stakes: Spring Secretariat Stakes: Summer Mrs. Revere Stakes: Fall Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes: Fall Golden Rod Stakes: Fall Wise Dan Stakes : Summer Stephen Foster Handicap ...
The Grade II 7½ furlong La Troienne Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs was named after her for many years, until the name was changed for the 2009 running to the Eight Belles Stakes. Somewhat fittingly, Eight Belles was a member of La Troienne's female family.